“It was a great experience for Leah and me to have gotten to know you. We have never met any professional so congenial and easy to work with. We love the portrait, and we have heard nothing but rave comments from our guests about it.”
– Marvin Ziskin, M.D., Temple University School of Medicine

“Thank you again, Joe, for all that you did for us. You have a wonderful gift, and we will treasure this portrait (of Theodore Stellwag, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Bar Association) for many, many years to come. You have touched our hearts . . . .
” –Ursula Marks, Executive Assistant,
The Pennsylvania Bar Association

“You
were able to bring out the warmth and kindness that
were so much a part of Mr. Cornwell’s personality.
I am amazed that you were able to develop the (posthumous)
painting from the few photographs we had. Your time,
talent and sensitivity in creating the portrait
are very much appreciated. I look forward to working
with you again in the future.” –Donna Pennington, Public Relations Director
The Chester County Hospital, Westchester,
PA

“I
wanted to thank you again for the beautiful portrait
you made of me for the hospital. You are certainly
very talented. You also made the entire procedure
easy and enjoyable.” –Lillian Stern, M.D., Jefferson Healthcare

“Let
me tell you how pleased we all are with the portrait.
It captures the essence of my brother (President
Judge Joseph Glancey, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia),
a serious man who led a serious life whose humanity,
however, was always his paramount characteristic.” –David R. Glancey, Esq., Philadelphia

“Congratulations
on the beautiful work on the Chief Justice Zappala
portrait. Once again, you have captured the essence
of the jurist.” –Roberta D. Pichini, Esq. Litvin,
Blumberg, Matusow & Young, Philadelphia

“On
behalf of St. Anthony Community Hospital and our
Committee, please accept my deep appreciation for
the beautiful portrait of Dr. Harry C. Sayre, Jr.
Having you assist with the unveiling was an honor
and a pleasure. The entire Sayre family is delighted
with the portrait.” –Mrs. R. Michael Kennedy, Chairperson
St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY

“The
portrait has been hung in the Board Room, and everyone
raves about how life-like it is. You did an excellent
job, and I’m sure when portraits are needed
in the future, you will be the one to do them.” –Sharon C. Johnson, Director of Development
The Chester County Hospital, Westchester, PA

“I
cannot thank you enough for the beautiful portraits
of my family that you have done. I really love the
way you have captured Gabrielle’s “being.”
Your work is amazing and truly a gift that I’m
blessed to have grace our home!” –Mrs.
Claro D., Memphis, TN

"We
are thrilled with Michelle’s portrait! Everything
about it is perfect. We couldn’t be more pleased
and can’t wait to show it to everybody.” –Mr. and Mrs. Garth W., Cincinnati,
OH

“My
deepest thanks for your (posthumous) portrait of
Bud (Dr. M. Renfrew Bradner, Jr.). It is just wonderful.
I keep finding myself talking to it. It really captures
him so perfectly that I expect him to answer back!” –Mrs. Mary W. Bradner, Warwick, NY

“Since
portrait art is intended to inspire a gripping sense
of the intensity of the subject, the portrait artist
is obliged to proceed beyond the commission to depict
an individual, and must also undertake to reveal
the person and to reflect the persona. Artist Joseph
Routon has surely done so . . . splendidly . . .
and strikingly.” –Stephen J. McEwen,
Jr. (Unveiling of Chief Justice Zappala) President Judge Emeritus, The Superior Court of
PA

“A
great many people have seen your painting and have
been highly complimentary about it. I personally
think it is perfect and am deeply grateful.” –Rt. Rev. Albert W. Van Duzer, S.T.D., D.D.Bishop of New Jersey (Episcopal)

“The
dedication of the portrait on Wednesday was clearly
a success, made so in significant measure by the
high level of your talent as depicted in the painting.” –Dr. Walter Gordon, Provost, Rutgers
University

“Joe,
we could not be more pleased with the work you have
done. You are an extremely talented portrait painter,
and you have lived up to our every expectation.
In fact, you have surpassed our expectations . .
. We deeply appreciate your talent, cooperation,
generosity, and the opportunity to get to know you.” –Edwin O. Norris, Esq. Hunter, Smith
& Davis (Kingsport, TN)

“My
wife and I are grateful to you for our treasure.
I also appreciated the opportunity of meeting you
and learning something about your impressive background.” –Albert J. Finestone, M.D., P.C., Professor
Temple University School of Medicine

“My
gratitude to you for what, to me, is a portrait
of rare magnificence knows no bounds. As I expressed
it in my comments at the unveiling, my delight over
the portrait is equaled only by my amazement with
your impeccable artistic accomplishment. I am elated
with the portrait. . . . Along with my profound
admiration for you as an artist, I send my unreserved
respect for you as a person.” –Paul J. Hartman, Ph.D., Professor of Law
Vanderbilt University School of Law